The Cult's 1985 Concert History

The Cult are an English rock band formed in 1983 in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Before settling on their current name in January 1984, the band performed under the name Death Cult, which was an evolution of the name of lead singer Ian Astbury's previous band Southern Death Cult. They gained a dedicated following in the United Kingdom in the mid-1980s as a post-punk/gothic rock band, with singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary", before breaking into the...

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 15, 1985
The Cult
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 15, 1985
Dec 14, 1985
The Cult The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 11, 1985
The Cult Spectrum Montréal, Québec, Canada
Dec 10, 1985
The Cult The Concert Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dec 06, 1985
The Cult / The Clintons
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Nov 24, 1985
The Cult / Cactus World News / Twenty Flight Rockers
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Hammersmith Palais London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 23, 1985
The Cult Hammersmith Palais London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 22, 1985
The Cult Dorchester Arts Centre - Old Location Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Nov 22, 1985
Nov 21, 1985
The Cult
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Nick Rayns LCR, University of East Anglia (UEA) Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 1985
The Cult / Diesel Park West Gaumont Theatre Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 1985
Simple Minds / The Cult

Once Upon A Time

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Queen Elizabeth Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 18, 1985
The Cult

Love Tour

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De Montfort Hall Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 17, 1985
The Cult

Bliss TV

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Border TV Carlisle, UK
Show Duplicate for Nov 17, 1985
Nov 16, 1985
The Cult

Love Tour

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Palace Theatre Kilmarnock, UK
Nov 15, 1985
The Cult / Cactus World News
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 14, 1985
The Cult Ritzy Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 13, 1985
The Cult Dundee University Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 12, 1985
The Cult
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Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 1985
The Cult Preston Guild Hall Preston, England, United Kingdom
Nov 09, 1985
The Cult O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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The Cult / The Clintons on Dec 6, 1985 [623-small]

The Cult / The Clintons
Dec 6, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Cult / The Clintons on Dec 6, 1985 [624-small]

The Cult / The Clintons
Dec 6, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Cult / The Clintons on Dec 6, 1985 [625-small]

The Cult / The Clintons
Dec 6, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Cult / The Clintons on Dec 6, 1985 [626-small]

The Cult / The Clintons
Dec 6, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Greg Fasolino

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Hausdok Jul 28, 2017

San Diego street party 1987! Two stages facing each other alternating shows. Los Lobos was cool there too, too many beers to remember it all ;)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Cult had?

The Cult has had 2,036 concerts.

What genre is The Cult?

The Cult is most often considered to be Rock, Alternative Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, British, UK, Post-Punk, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), New Wave, Glam Metal, England, Gothic Rock, and Big-Music.

When is the next The Cult concert?

The next The Cult concert is on July 11, 2024 at Plaza De España in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.

When was the last The Cult concert?

The last The Cult concert was on November 22, 2023 at Islington Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: The Cult / Lili Refrain.

What setlist does The Cult play live?

The songs that The Cult performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 28, 2023 concert at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States:

  1. Rise
  2. Sun King
  3. King Contrary Man
  4. Sweet Soul Sister
  5. The Witch
  6. Lil' Devil
  7. Aphrodisiac Jacket
  8. Hollow Man
  9. The Phoenix
  10. Wild Flower
  11. Mirror
  12. Rain
  13. Spiritwalker
  14. She Sells Sanctuary
  15. Go West
  16. Love Removal Machine

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